2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 2012 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2012 Toyota Prius is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Freelander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Freelander would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Prius (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (119 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Prius weights approximately 36 kg more than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Toyota Prius. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Freelander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Land Rover Freelander (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Prius. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 2012 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Land Rover | Toyota |
Model | Freelander | Prius |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1436 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4481 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1745 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1491 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2700 mm |